Opioid-Induced Hyperalgesia and Addiction
How Opioid-Induced Hyperalgesia can Lead to Addiction To say that the United States is facing an opioid addiction crisis is nothing short of sobering reality. 1 in 3 people knows someone who is or was dependent on opioids. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that the financial impact of opioid addiction in the […]
What You Need to Know About Hyperalgesia
According to the American Psychological Association, the misuse of prescription drugs had risen during the COVID-19 pandemic. People had turned to opioids and stimulants to cope with conditions like anxiety and depression. While these drugs can be helpful when used as prescribed, they can also cause harm if they’re misused. Physicians commonly prescribe opioids to […]
